W
elcome to the third issue of Cutting Edge. Winter is
upon us, except those of you who live in the Southern
hemisphere. The magazine is gradually finding it’s feet,
and whilst the last issue was a paid-for-issue, I am hoping that
this will change in time. The cost was in order to improve the
quality of the reading experience, and whilst cost was a neccessity,
it is something that will be addressed as issues roll-out. We
are currently looking at new publishing methods and cheaper
alternatives, but still delivering an appealing magazine. This issue
is in effect our Christmas issue, though you won’t see any Santa’s
among its pages – or holly, but it doesn’t mean we are scrooges! It
just means Santa and his helpers don’t have a place.
I digress. Amongst the pages of this issue are a number of
excellent articles: Continuing our look at the Samurai on the big
screen; historical articles from lineage to policing; esoteric or
scientific – an article by Prof. Dr. Thomas Christaller is indeed
thought provoking, as is the article on “Talent in the sword”; The
Philosopher Swordsman should inspire thought?
Lastly, as the magazine continues, the need for articles continues.
As the New Year approaches, there should be plenty to write
about, so please submit your views. Season Greetings to everyone,
wether it be hot of cold, and see you in Issue four.
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CUTTING EDGE
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go-to publication for all your
questions and curiosities.
So therefore, we would like
info on your teacher(s), their
teacher(s), dojo stories and
experiences, your thoughts on
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the whys and wherefores, trivial
or not so trivial; your feedback
and questions, so they can be
addressed in one place for the
good of our community.
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it needs to be current for the
student of the arts, from the
students of the arts. So, if you
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